Criminal Law - Theft - Mail and Packages (Porch Piracy Act of 2024)
Sponsor: Karen Toles (District 25)Committee: JudiciarySubject: Criminal Law - Substantive CrimesStatus: Hearing 2/20 at 1:00 p.m. (as of Nov 13, 2024)
What this bill does
Official synopsis
Prohibiting the theft of mail or packages from intended recipients.
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Testimony (11)
MGA witness listFAV 10FavorableUNF 1Unfavorable
| Position | Witness | Organization | Testimony |
|---|---|---|---|
| FAV | Bresnahan, Tammy | AARP Maryland | Oral |
| FAV | Shoemaker, Jr., Haven | Carroll County State's Attorney's Office | Oral |
| FAV | Richards, Evanlobbyist | Maryland Bankers Association | Oral + Written (PDF) |
| FAV | TOLES, KAREN | Maryland General Assembly | Oral |
| FAV | Enten, Robert | Maryland Multi-Housing Assoc | Oral |
| FAV | locklair, caileylobbyist | Maryland Retailers Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Shoemaker, Jason | Maryland State's Attorneys' Association | Written (PDF) |
| FAV | Britt, Adiena | N/A | Position only |
| FAV | Delegate Toles, Delegate Toleslegislator | Individual | Oral |
| FAV | Raine, James | Individual | Position only |
| UNF | Khalfani, Natasha | Office of the Public Defender Maryland | Written (PDF) |
Organizations on record
Registered lobbyists who testified
FAVlocklair, caileyMaryland Retailers AssociationRegistered for: HPSO Investments LLC, T/A Riverboat on the Potomac; Maryland Retailers Alliance; Maryland Retailers Association